School District #6 is located in the famous Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon, nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain ranges. The area abounds with opportunities - natural, theatrical, musical, educational and athletic. The entire school district is being restructured with an eye toward further improving our already excellent program. Our goal is to add innovative and energetic teachers who are committed equally to kids and to educational improvement and who want to be part of creative decision making.
POSITION: Student Services Specialist
BUILDING: Mae Richardson Elementary
POSITION START DATE: August, 2022
SALARY RANGE: $41,807.37 - $78,912.44
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possesses current TSPC Licensure or other professional license in a related field, such as licensed social worker or licensed therapist
Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Meets Title III requirements which stipulate that all teachers of English Learners be fluent in both oral and written English language, as determined by District assessment(s).
STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST
Purpose:
The Student Support Specialist (SSS) enhances the school climate by providing support for students who have barriers that make growth and achievement difficult. The SSS works with individual or groups of students providing instruction, guidance and social skill development. The incumbent will frequently coordinate between teachers, specialists, and families to implement supports that focus on the needs, assets and potential of every student in fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
Reports to: Principal
Nature of Work: The SSS performs work of a regular and recurring nature under general supervision. The nature of the work requires strict adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. The incumbent interfaces daily with students, parents, school administrative staff and school employees. Because this job involves frequent interaction with students, the position requires a high level of professional decorum, excellent judgment, a calm and appropriate demeanor, and the capacity to serve as a role model to young people.
Supervision Exercised: No direct supervision exercised over District employees. May provide oversight and guidance in the management of classified staff.
Interface: Primarily interfaces with students, school staff, parents, and district administrators.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential functions are considered the fundamental job duties that anyone holding the postion must be able to do. The following list of tasks may not be required in every position, but all employees in SSS positions should be able to perform them if required.
Assists in establishing a safe and supportive school environment conducive to teaching and learning.
Providing leadership and support in the identification of complicating factors impeding student progress.
Knowledge and understanding of, or willingness to delelop skills in, the requirements and standard protocols associated with various student issues. (examples: requirements of mandatory child or sex abuse reporting, title IX issues, development of student support or safety plans, rights and accomodations for students on 504’s or homeless students…….)
Address student needs by coordinating with in-district and out-of-district resources.
Coordinate the matching of the strengths and interests of individual students with existing programs or activities.
Foster the development of new school programs or activities designed to capitalize on student interests and increase engagement.(examples might include coordinating a mentoring program, utilizing community resources, or finding a private sector partner for a club or activity)
Provide leadership and serve as a resource to school staff on behavioral issues, including assistance with the development of student behavior plans or working with individual students to develop effective de-escalation and regualation strategies.
Collaborate with families to improve student attendance, including communicating with teachers and conducting appropriate attendance interventions.
Provides students with mentorship, guidance and counseling.
Serve as a positive role model for patience, empathy and respect.
Maintaining necessary communication with parents, advising on modifications to individual instructional programs, assisting with development of long-term goals, issuing proactive disciplinary interventions and assisting with crisis intervention.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training as prescribed by administration.
Maintains a variety of confidential student records.
Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with staff and students.
The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Required Qualifications:
Possesses current TSPC Licensure or other professional license in a related field, such as licensed social worker or licensed therapist
Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Meets Title III requirements which stipulate that all teachers of English Learners be fluent in both oral and written English language, as determined by District assessment(s).
Working Conditions:
The SSS works primarily in a school building. Although the primary work is indoors, the SSS may on occasion work outdoors supervising students in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather. The incumbent must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. The incumbent will need to walk quickly at times, as well as speak and hear in often loud environments. The work environment may include exposure to unpleasant interior temperatures, dirt, and communicable diseases.
The position involves high level of interaction with students and families from multiple and diverse backgrounds, many with unique needs. The incumbent must maintain composure under stress, and must manage him or herself in the presence of emotionally challenging interactions with staff, students, and parents.
Work Year: As negotiated in collective bargaining agreement.
Bargaining Unit: Central Point Education Association
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Approved: tbd
Date Revised:
The Central Point School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Central Point School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs,
